Pike County Grand Jury returns 20 indictments

PIKEVILLE, Ky. - The last round of indictments by those serving on the Pike County Grand Jury have been released by the office of Keith Bartley, Commonwealth Attorney.

Barry Shortridge, 45, of Mouthcard, faces an indictment of capital murder, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants, and fourth-degree assault. The defendant is accused of driving drunk and causing an accident that resulted in the death of Terry Sawyers as well as the severe injury of Connie Sawyers.

Derek Nunemaker, 20, of Elkhorn City, and Ashley Kendrick, 19, of Pikeville, were each indicted on felony charges of first-degree criminal abuse. The couple is accused of intentionally abusing or allowing to be abused, the infant child of Kendrick. According to the criminal complaint, Nunemaker administered drugs to the infant. Nunemaker also was indicted on charges of second-degree criminal mischief and intimidating a participant in the legal process.

Robert Settles, 75, of Ivel, Ky., was indicted on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants and first-degree fleeing or evading police.

Nathon Johnson, 32, of Raccoon, was indicted on felony charges of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.

Freddy Darren Irick, 32, of Sandy Hook, was indicted by the grand jury on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and prescription drug not in proper container.

Michael W. Lawson, 46, of Pikeville, was indicted on a single count of second-degree manslaughter. The defendant is accused of operating a motor vehicle in such a wanton manner as to cause the death of Debra Hampton.

Gilbert Bartley, 50, Tommie Jo Bartley, 48, and Glenda Woods, 27, all of Pikeville, were each indicted on felony charges of receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

William Eugene Bowling, “aka” Roscoe Bowling, 33, and David Kilgore, 44, both of Elkhorn City, were both indicted on four counts that include third-degree burglary; theft by unlawful taking; first-degree criminal mischief; and second-degree being a persistent felony offender.

Christopher Crider, 23, of Raccoon, was indicted on one count of receiving stolen property.

Kermit Chaney, 33, of Harold, stands indicted on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance; third-degree possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication.

Thomas Chapman, 40, of Raccoon, was indicted on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance; second-degree possession of a controlled substance; third-degree possession of a controlled substance, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants.

Shawn Cole, 41, of Pikeville, was indicted by the grand jury on charges of third-degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking.

Jospeh M. Lewis, 35, of Gordon, was indicted on five counts of first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.

Christopher Blackburn, 29, of Pikeville, was indicted on one felony count of first-degree promoting contraband.

Rebecca Bryant Brown, 31, of Nicholasville, was indicted on charges of third-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking, and being a persistent felony offender.

(Editor’s note: An indictment is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.)

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